Murder victim wouldn't testify against ex in 2012 slashing

(AP) — A former prosecutor says she tried unsuccessfully to prosecute a man for slashing his girlfriend's throat four years ago and was sickened to learn he killed her and their son last weekend.

The Citizens' Voice of Wilkes-Barre reported Wednesday (http://bit.ly/2ggQt3Z ) that former assistant district attorney Alexis Falvello was pursuing the case against Zackary Yashkus in 2012, but two district judges threw out the charges when the victim wouldn't testify.